Tax & Regulation
Tax & Regulation | 2 Aug 16
Jersey consults on private and unregulated fund changes
Jersey’s Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and the island’s government have proposed a new and universal professional investor definition, phasing out unregulated ETFs, and rebranding and amending the jurisdiction’s very private funds regime.
Middle East | 2 Aug 16
Expats in Saudi Arabia to face cap on moving money abroad
Expats living in Saudi Arabia sending money back to their home countries could face a cap in line with their earnings as the Kingdom looks to tighten rules around personal wealth leaving the country.
Tax & Regulation | 29 Jul 16
UK reports record £5bn in IHT as Prudential spots advice ‘boom’
The British tax office has set a new record by raising nearly £5bn ($6.6bn, €5.9bn) in inheritance tax (IHT), according to the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Malta amends tax rules to clarify Qrops 30% transfer limit
Malta’s government has amended its income tax rules to make clear that savers can still take a 30% pension commencement lump sum (PCLS) when they transfer their pension pot into a Qrops registered on the island, after “significant lobbying” efforts by specialist provider Momentum Pensions.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Jul 16
Brexit vote reignites debate over cuts to pensions tax relief
The UK’s decision to quit the European Union could lead to a raid on pensions tax relief, experts in the industry have warned.